POM Wonderful and OAKBERRY launched a limited-time collaboration for National Heart Month: the Very POM Berry Smoothie. Available throughout February at all U.S. locations, for every smoothie sold, $1 will be donated to pediatric heart initiatives in the Los Angeles area.

Phillips Mushroom Farms, a leading grower-packer-shipper of fresh mushrooms based in Kennett Square, PA, announced the appointment of Larissa Rice as its new national sales manager.

Stater Bros. is rolling out Afresh's store ordering solution chainwide across its produce departments. After a successful pilot, the Southern California-based chain is implementing Afresh in all of its 169 stores. Stater Bros. is well-known among shoppers for its fresh and affordable foods. By using Afresh, it will now be easier for Stater Bros. to deliver on those promises.

A new chapter in greenhouse agriculture is set to begin with the opening of KingsOne Farms in Kingsville, ON. Spearheaded by Cole Mucci, a third-generation grower from the well-regarded Mucci family, this venture will focus on producing clean, nutritious and flavorful lettuce using cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices.

Brighter Bites, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands, launched its 12th  location in greater Philadelphia.

Two top executives from Pacific Trellis Fruit just wrapped up an exciting visit with their South African plum-growing partners. Marcial Hernandez, vice president of sourcing, and Patty Denson, sales executive, spent a week touring orchards, packing facilities and diving into the latest innovations and new varieties.